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throw3747874747on Internet-connected cars fail privacy and security tests conducted by Mozilla

It is EURO5 or EURO6 emmision norm. It also handles firmware updates, reaction to Volkswagen cheating. Car needs to be online, check for latest firmware and all sort of nasty DRM.

There is also a black box, that records position and speed. It may call emergency if it detects crash. If DRM is violated, car may refuse to start, or only drive like 50 kms.

I don't have a source, but anyone should be able to find relevant articles.

throw3747874747on Internet-connected cars fail privacy and security tests conducted by Mozilla

I am pretty sure that is (or soon will be) illegal in EU. Car needs to be able to call emergency, if accident is detected.

throw3747874747on New York’s crackdown on Airbnb began Tuesday

Maybe opposite is true as well. NYC is horrible smelly place with old buildings, failing infrastructure and rats!

Before YouTube, most people know New York only from highly unrealistic sitcoms like Friends. Now you can have virtual tour through several apartments and streets, and see it for yourself.

throw3747874747on Plans to cut speed limits ‘will significantly improve road safety' – minister

This!

Some country side roads are very narrow, surrounded by stone walls on both sides. There are no sidewalks obviously.

throw3747874747on Diamond prices are in free fall in one key corner of the market

If future wife requires diamond, another stone is not going to fix root problem you have. Go with someone less materialistic.

throw3747874747on Australian MPs to lobby US to drop Julian Assange prosecution

Snowden is fine, he got citizenship a few months ago. He is doing contract gigs, and has some money from investments.